2022-2 Recruitment announcement for Research positions at the Center for Artificial Low Dimensional Electronic Systems in the Institute for Basic Science (IBS)

Center for Artificial Low Dimensional Electronic Systems (CALDES), Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Pohang, Korea, directed by prof. Han Woong Yeom invites applications for postdoctoral research associate and researcher in the research field of STM and spectroscopy (STM/STS) of superconducting and magnetic materials and postdoctoral research associate in the research field of the synthesis and characterization of van der Waals single crystals. The CALDES is one of the collaborative research centers belonging to IBS, national research institute to lead the top notch basic science research of Korea.

A successful candidate for the synthesis and characterization of van der Waals single crystals is expected to contribute to innovative research on van der Waals materials with strong interactions through single crystal growth and the characterization of their physical properties. The characterization may include the low temperature STM study at CALDES. An ideal candidate must have strong background in materials synthesis, solid state physics and solid state chemistry. And a successful candidate for Low-temperature STM on superconducting and magnetic materials is expected to contribute to research projects on quasi-2d superconducting and magnetic materials using low temperature STMs of CALDES. An ideal candidate may have strong background in STM technique, 2D materials, and the solid state physics.

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

Research Position Job Description

- (Postdoctoral research associate) Conduct research while at the same time receiving postdoctoral training for a certain period of time to deepen their understanding of a field and develop a distinctive research capability. Available for individuals who are within the first five years after obtaining their Ph.D. or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date. Appointed for a term of up to three years.

- (Researcher) Eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term, and the total employment is up to five years

※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Screening

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 Submission : Via e-mail (aja@ibs.re.kr)
• 〇 Period : April 12, 2022(Tue)~ April 27, 2022(Wed), (KST 18:00)

□ Other Information

• 〇 Blind hiring process will be implemented to reduce the risk of bias in the hiring decision and block out any and all identification details from candidate's resume and applications.
• 〇 Applicants take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from omissions and errors found in submitted documents, not submitting required documents, etc. If any information is proven false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 The submitted documents may be returned when a request of return is made within three months from the announcement of recruitment results under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
• 〇 Based on the documents related to background check and Job-related physical examination, the job offer to the unsuitable candidate will be withdrawn.
• 〇 When selected candidates are public officials dismissed for corruption under Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 No candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening stage.
• 〇 If hired, the job category (work level), annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
• 〇 Appointment schedule may change.
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Artificial Low Dimensional Electronic Systems (POSTECH, Pohang)
• 〇 Inquiries: Administrative officer in charge of H.R. (Tel :+82-054-279-9882, E-mail : aja@ibs.re.kr)